SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — December 4, 2014 —
KUKA Robotics Corporation (
http://www.kukarobotics.com),
a leading manufacturer of industrial robots announced today the
appointment of Joseph A. Gemma Jr., as President and CEO of KUKA
Robotics Corporation US. Mr. Gemma brings over 29 years of relevant
industry experience to his new role at KUKA Robotics Corporation.

Mr. Gemma’s appointment is part of an on-going reorganization process
within KUKA’s Robotics group. Stuart Shepherd hands over his
responsibility as a president and CEO of KUKA Robotics Corp to Mr Gemma,
but continues to be involved with the company in his role as Vice
President Sales – Americas as announced in March 2014.

“Leading the KUKA Robotics Corporation US organization has been a
highlight in my career,” said Mr. Shepherd. “We are delighted that Joe
will join our management team and believe he will further enhance our
regional capabilities to support KUKA Robotics’ continued sales and
earnings growth.”

Mr. Gemma most recently held the role of CEO Stäubli Group – North &
Central America. During his nearly three years in this role, the company
significantly improved its market position and performance. He joined
Stäubli in 1997 as a Sales Engineer, after successful roles in project
coordination, applications and sales, with prestigious companies as
Advanced Technology Systems, Inc., Crellin Technologies, Inc., and
Corner & Lada, Inc.

Mr. Gemma has been very active and is also the 1st Vice Chair in the
Robotic Industries Association (“RIA”), and is the RIA representative to
the International Federation of Robotics.

“I’m pleased to take up my new role as President and CEO at KUKA
Robotics,” says Gemma. “I look forward to working with the dedicated
employees to further the company’s market leadership and growth by
bringing new levels of innovation, customer experience and value to the
marketplace.”

About the KUKA Robot Group

KUKA Robotics Corporation along with KUKA Roboter GmbH, Augsburg
Germany (part of the KUKA Aktiengesellschaft group of worldwide
companies), ranks among the world's leading suppliers of industrial
robots and material handling vehicles. Core competencies include the
development, production, and sale of industrial robots, controllers,
software, linear units, and omniMove™ omni-directional motion platforms.
KUKA robots are utilized in a diverse range of industries including the
appliance, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, logistics, food,
pharmaceutical, medical, foundry and plastics industries as well as
multiple applications including material handling, machine loading,
assembly, packaging, palletizing, welding, bending, joining, and surface
finishing. KUKA robots range from 5kg to 1300kg payloads, and 635mm to
3900mm reach, all controlled from a common PC based controller platform.
KUKA Roboter GmbH employs about 3400 people worldwide. In 2013, sales
totaled 754,1 million Euro. 28 subsidiaries provide a presence in the
major markets of Europe, America and Asia.